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Upper Egypt
Of Salt and Stone: The Ascetic Sustenance of Coptic Lent
Exploring the deep-seated traditions of the Coptic Holy Week, this feature story traces the history of Dukkah and Aish Nashif…
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Lower Egypt
The Silence of the Saws: How an Unwritten Law Gives Egypt’s Furniture Capital a Rest
For two weeks after each Eid, every workshop in Damietta closes. No saws, no hammers, no production. The tradition, known…
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Greater Cairo
The Sacred Flavors of Egypt’s Great Lent
From the symbolic rebirth of sprouted fava beans to the solemn taste of vinegar, explore the deep-seated culinary traditions and…
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Greater Cairo
Breaking the Cult of Personality: A New Way to Understand Arab Musical Heritage
Breaking free from the “saviour myth” in Arab music. A critique of imitation, canned improvisation, and why true authenticity is…
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Lower Egypt
Where Taha Hussein and Anwar Sadat Once Sat: The Legendary Egyptian Café That Fell Silent
For decades, the Masiri Café in Damanhour was Egypt’s most important literary salon outside Cairo. Tawfiq al-Hakim wrote there. Anwar…
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Lower Egypt
How a Card Game Inspired by South Sudanese Cuisine Is Building Bridges in Alexandria
In Alexandria, a new card game called Komsha is doing something unusual. It uses South Sudanese cuisine to create space…
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Lower Egypt
Mussolini’s Architectural Message in Egypt: The Fascist Symbol Hidden in Plain Sight in Port Said
Built in 1938 on the orders of Mussolini, the Italian House in Port Said was never just a cultural center.…
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Lower Egypt
“Between One Stop and the Next”: Artists Bear Witness to the Final Journey of Alexandria’s Tram
As Alexandria’s historic tram halts operations ahead of redevelopment, fourteen artists respond with “Between One Stop and the Next,” a…
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Upper Egypt
Why Did Egyptian Quran Recitation Dominate the Islamic World? A New Book Explains.
In 1934, Egyptian radio began broadcasting. What followed was the creation of a new art form: a style of Quranic…
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Upper Egypt
Colorful Houses, Camel Rides, and Crocodiles: Inside Egypt’s Most Awarded Nubian Village
In 2024, the Nubian village of Gharb Seheil was named one of the world’s best rural tourism destinations. From camel…
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